Affordable Processor with Fabulous 2 Channel ?

i will add that I have reset the distance settings.

Thanks for all of the inputs everyone! 

Owning a small NAD digital integrated, and quite happy with the sound, I was hoping someone would have an informed opinion about the NAD M17 series. I am particularly enamored of the modular construction, and being able to buy an M17 without paying for things like Atmos I don't care about. :-)

I really really wish Theta had come out with the Supernova, the Casanova reboot. It was perfect for me. 

Best,

E

@bwguy 
 
It isn't only the distance settings that you need to make adjustments for but since your unit went back to Classe and you lost all the calibration setup with its manual PEQ that your Classe dealer originally calibrated it for you when you first bought it, you should have your dealer to do calibrations again for you.
Just tell them that you lost all the calibration settings that were originally saved because the unit went back to Classe. It's very common that when the unit goes back to manufacturer for repair or service that you will likely loose all the settings that were originally saved.

@erik_squires

I’ve heard the NAD M17 at my local dealer before paired with the matching NAD M27 amp and they sounded good together. The Classe Sigma SSP is a superior sounding unit for stereo.
The NAD M17 has more bells & whistles than the Classe. And the modular construction on the NAD makes it very versatile and appealing to consumers. That’s the only advantage the NAD M17 has over the Classe Sigma SSP.
Fyi, the NAD M17 will digitize its analog audio inputs.

But if your main focus is two-channel performance out of an AV pre pro, the Classe Sigma SSP will be the best choice. The Sigma SSP was born out of a high end stereo preamp. Its front L/R channels shares the same critical circuit blocks with Classe’s own CP 800 stereo preamp/DAC.
The Sigma SSP’s multi-channel performance is also very good when calibrated correctly and properly using its manual PEQ.

In your first post you said that you are currently using the Mytek Brooklyn DAC as your digital front end. If you decide to get the Classe Sigma SSP you won’t be needing your Mytek Brooklyn DAC any longer. You can connect your computer or a streamer using USB cable directly to the USB DAC input port on the Sigma SSP. The Classe Sigma SSP is also DNLA equipped. Its USB input sounded significantly superior to its other inputs.
This is where the Sigma SSP shines sonically for stereo music playbacks for use with its USB DAC input. So, you can sell your Mytek Brooklyn DAC and save some money.

The first original version of the Classe Sigma SSP can be had for around $2500 to $3k used. It has since been replaced by the Sigma SSP Mk2 ($6k retail price brand new) with an upgraded HDMI & audio video boards as well as software upgrades to accommodate supports for Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, 4k video pass through, etc. But you said you don’t need all these. So, the original version of Classe Sigma SSP would be perfect for you and can be had at roughly half of its original msrp of $5k.